Bali Surf Guide

Surfline's
Bali
Surf Guide
Purchased: 09/24/14
Surfline's Bali Surf Guide
Table Of Contents
Regional Surf Overview
Regional Map
Surf Spots
Rovercam
Medewi
Balian
Canggu
Kuta
Kuta Beach
Kuta Reef
Airport Rights
Balangan
Dreamland
Bingin
Impossibles
Padang Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Nyang Nyang
Green Ball
Nusa Dua
Sri Lanka
Serangan
Hyatt Reef
Sanur
Keramas
Current Forecast
Travel Info
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Medewi
Description
Medewi can be a very long workable left during a solid swell.
This spot is known for being a lot softer than the waves of the
Bukit, and longboarders, and less ambitious surfers flock to
this place in search of their Bali High. Though Medewi is in
Bali, there is a different feel to this place. Much of the
population of Medewi are actually from Java, Islam is much
more present than the rest of Bali, and it's almost as if you
have traveled to a different island. The vibe at Medewi is very
relaxed and fun, and the locals are very friendly. The trade
winds blow sideshore at Medewi and as such it is good to
plan to surf this spot early, and hope for an evening glass off.
To get to Medewi: Medewi is about two hours from Kuta.
Leaving Kuta, follow the Krobokan Rd, past the Canggu turn
off and continue straight. This road will eventually connect
with the major West to East highway. Follow the signs for
Gilimanuk. The coast will be in sight much of the way, and
keep your eyes peeled to see if any of the assorted peaks on
the way are worth investigating. About one half hour past
Balian, you will see lots of signs for accommodations in
Medewi.
More Medewi Travel Info:
Places To Eat, Places To Stay, Things To Do
Best Tide:
Mid-High
Best Swell Direction:
S, SW, W
Best Size:
2-5ft
Best Wind:
N, NW are offshore, Glassy mornings,
trades are sideshore.
Perfect-O-Meter:
3-7. Medewi can be a long, workable,
softer wave. (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys
Bay)
Bottom:
Stones, Rock, Reef
Ability Level:
Beginner-Expert
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'4" swallowtail, Longboard,
Funboard
Best Season:
April-Oct
Access:
Easy
Crowd Factor:

Crowd Factor:
Medium
Local Vibe:
Good
Bicep Burn:
3 - 6 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
3 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)
Shark Danger:
2 (1=none; 10=bring an iron cage)
Balian
Description
Balian is not a major surf destination spot in Bali for most
surfers. The waves at Balian are not the ultraperfect green
barrels that most surfers come to Bali for. However, Balian is
a great surf get away in Bali. Contrasted to the Bukit, Balian
is lush, with ricefields, rivers, and lots of coconut trees.
There's a black sand beach, and it is generally a very mellow
place to chill out for a few days. Balian is also a swell
magnet. This is a place that will have decent surf when
everywhere else is flat. The tradewinds blow sideshore here,
and the rainy season westerlies blow onshore. Balian is a
place for early morning surfing and the potential for a late
afternoon glass of session. The wave at Balian is a rivermouth
beach and rock break that offers up very rippable shifting
A-frame peaks. Usually the lefts are better than the rights,
and both can show an inside barrel section when it all comes
together. Balian is not a place to go when there is a big swell
running. It will be impossible to paddle out and the currents
will become dangerous. If a big swell is running most surfers
will continue west another half an hour to Medewi.
Best Tide:
Mid-High
To get to Balian: Balian is about one and a half hours from

Kuta. Leaving Kuta, follow the Krobokan Rd, past the Canggu
turn off and continue straight. This road will eventually
connect with the major West to East highway. Follow the
signs for Gilimanuk. The coast will be in sight much of the
way, and keep your eyes peeled to see if any of the assorted
peaks on the way are worth investigating. You will see signs
Best Season:
April-Oct

S, SW, W
Best Size:
2-5ft
Best Wind:
N, NW are offshore, Glassy mornings
Perfect-O-Meter:
3-7 - Balian is a rippable A Frame that
offers both lefts and rights. (1=Lake
Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Sand, Stones, Rock
Ability Level:
Beginner-Expert
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'4" swallowtail
Access:
Easy
Crowd Factor:
low-Depends on how many people
decide to make the drive from Kuta on

for Balian as you approach some large hills to your right.
More Balian Travel Info:
any given day.

Local Vibe:
Good
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
4-9. Balian is a rivermouth break. As
such there is often sewage run off.
This can be particularly bad during the
first rains of the year and should
probably be avoided at that time. (1=clean; 10=turds in th
(1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)
Shark Danger:
4-8 Caution (1=none; 10=bring an
iron cage)
Canggu
Description
Canggu used to be accessed by surfers staying in Kuta by a
harrowing, high-speed motorcycle ride through the soft
sand from Kuta Beach to Canggu. Surfers needed to
maintain a top speed for the entire ride or else be stuck in
the soft sand and often left unable to get started again.
These days that's no longer allowed and driving into Canggu
means a mellow ride through the rice fields. Canggu is a nice
place, and as such, it has become the choice of a lot of
expats and local surfers, to build houses and live there.
There's a community feeling at Canggu. Families, dogs,
long-term friends are all around the cafe's at the main break
Echo Beach. Canggu is a strip of black sand beach and reef
breaks that is known for having something for everyone.
There are a few soft rolling waves that are ideal for
beginners, some hot dog, rippable peaks, for high
performance surfing, and, when it's big, there are some
gnarly, beachfront barrels for expert surfers. Canggu is more
south facing than Kuta Beach and will usually be bigger.
Canggu is often the spot when the swell is small, and many
of Bali's hottest surfers from Kuta will make the morning trip
to Canggu. Because it faces further south, Canggu is also
more affected by the trade winds and is best in the early
mornings. After 9:00 a.m., Canggu is frequently sideshore
and not the perfect glass of a few hours earlier.
To get to Canggu: Follow the main road Jln Legian through
Seminyak and out to the ricefields past Pettitinget. Follow
Best Tide:
Low-High
S, SW, W
Best Size:
2-8ft
Best Wind:
N, NE, SE Tradewinds are Side offshore,
Glassy mornings and evenings.
Perfect-O-Meter:
3 - 8 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Sand and Reef
Ability Level:
Beginner-Expert
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'0" squash, 6'4" swallowtail
Best Season:
May-Sept
Access:
Easy. Parking is available at the top of
the beach and costs 1,000rp ($0.10)
Crowd Factor:
8. The breaks of Canggu are surfed by
both visiting surfers and a crew of local

the signs for Canggu and Tanah Lot. As you near the beach
keep your eyes peeled for a sign for Echo Beach as this is the
most central of the breaks and the place where most surfers
start.
More Canggu Travel Info:
shredders. There are lots of peaks out

there, but the best ones will be
crowded.
Local Vibe:
Good
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Shark Danger:
Kuta
Description
Kuta
Best Tide:
L-MH
More Kuta Travel Info:

Best Size:
4-8
Best Wind:
north
Perfect-O-Meter:
6 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Best Season:
Winter
Kuta Beach
Description
Kuta Beach is where surfing in Bali began. Imagine an
absolutely perfect, white sand beach, palm trees coming
down to the water's edge, and completely empty, roping A
frames for as far as you could see. The first surfers to come
to Bali were treated to an epic experience. These days a lot
has changed in Kuta, and it is becoming a major tourist city.
There are thousands of little restaurants, places to stay, and
some of the best shopping anywhere in the world. The beach
is full of people. People playing soccer, exercising, doing Tai
Chi, selling everything from sarongs to sunglasses, renting
surfboards or beach umbrellas, and, of course, surfing. The
surf at Kuta Beach can be great. It's no wonder legendary
Kuta local boys like Rizal Tanjung, Bol Adiputra, Pepin
Hendrix, Wayan Pica, or Made Switra surf as well as they do,
Kuta Beach is an ultra consistent, quality beachbreak, that is
ideal for learning to surf and for honing one's skills. Kuta
Beach is actually a long strip of different sand bar breaks
that runs from Kuta Reef all the way down to Seminyak's Blue
Ocean beach. This stretch of white sand peaks is best at high
tide when the faster sections are more makeable and offer
high performance surfers the chance to link several
maneuvers on each wave. Places like Halfways in front of
Jalan Padma are the training grounds for some of Bali's
hottest surfers, and it's a treat to watch some of the
smoothest surfing on the planet.
Click here to download Surfline's Bali Surf Guide pdf.
Best Tide:
Mid-High
S, SW, W
Best Size:
2-6ft
Best Wind:
SE Trade winds are offshore, Glassy
mornings and evenings.
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
All Sand
Ability Level:
Beginner-Expert
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'0" squash, 6'4" swallowtail
Best Season:
May-Sept
Access:
Easy
Crowd Factor:
8. The beach breaks of Kuta are surfed
by both visiting surfers and a crew of
local shredders. There are lots of

More Kuta Beach Travel Info:
peaks out there, but the best ones will

be crowded.
Local Vibe:
Good
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
7. Kuta Beach can be polluted. (1=clean; 10=turds in the l
Shark Danger:
Kuta Reef
Description
Kuta Reef is the original left hand reef break of Bali. Before
surfers started venturing out to the Bukit, this was the place
where surfers met the challenges of the big swells of the dry
season. Kuta Reef is way out to sea and picks up quite a bit
more swell than other nearby spots like airport lefts or rights
or the beachbreaks. On bigger days, Kuta Reef offers up
classic long walled, bowling, rippable surf, similar to some of
its cousins out in the Bukit. Kuta Reef is a long paddle for
anyone and it's best to take a boat out there. Another thing
about Kuta reef is that it can be wind affected and is usually
best when surfed early mornings or late afternoons. As Kuta
is close by, crowds can become an issue at Kuta Reef and
some days it can seem like it's just more of a hassle than it's
worth.
Best Tide:
High
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-8ft
Best Wind:
SE Tradewinds are sideoffshore, Glassy
Perfect-O-Meter:
3 - 1 0 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Sharp, Shallow, Coral Reef
Ability Level:
Intermediate -Expert
More Kuta Reef Travel Info:

Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'0" squash, 6'4" swallowtail,
6'6" rounded Pin, 7'6" Gun
Best Season:
May-Sept
Access:
boat drop off
Crowd Factor:
8

Local Vibe:
Medium
Bicep Burn:
3-8. Depends how big it is. ( 1 = 1 f t
Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
reef cuts, far from shore
Airport Rights
Description
A right-hander in a sea of lefts, Airport Rights is much
sought after by locals and travellers to Bali. On smaller days
the wave can be a trickling right-hander that can be fun on
high tides for beginner to intermediate surfers. However,
proper Airport Rights can be awesome. A serious barrel.
Unfortunately, it's a fickle wave that has a long list of
requirements for it to be good. Airport Rights requires a big
swell. It becomes an option during the largest swells of the
year. It also requires a high tide and no wind. For all of this
to come together is very rare, but if it does, surfers will be
rewarded for their diligence with some ultra hollow grinders.
Best Tide:
High
To get to Airport Rights: Airport Rights is the wave that

passengers see on their arrival into Ngurah Rai International
Airport. It's just off of the runway and peels into Jimbarran
Bay. In the old days, surfers could walk out to the runway
and jump in from there. Times have changed and this is no
longer allowed. The options for accessing Airport Rights are
to take a boat from Kuta Reef or Jimbarran Bay, or to make
the long paddle from Jimbarran beach.
Bottom:
Sharp, Shallow, Coral Reef

S, SW, W
Best Size:
BIG
Best Wind:
SE Tradewinds are sideoffshore, Glassy
Perfect-O-Meter:
Ability Level:
Intermediate -Expert
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'0" squash, 6'4" swallowtail,
6'6" rounded Pin, 7'0" Gun
Best Season:
May-Sept
More Airport Rights Travel Info:

Access:
Take a boat from either Kuta Reef or
Jimbarran
Crowd Factor:
8 - This wave is fickle, and there are a

8 - This wave is fickle, and there are a
crew of locals that keep their eyes on
this spot, when it's on, they usually
know, and are out there.
Local Vibe:
Medium - A heavy barrel, there's not
much room for drop ins.
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
razorblades for reef and far from shore
Balangan
Description
Balangan was almost lost as a surf spot. In the early 90's big
business interests had scheduled the reef at Balangan to be
destroyed and a huge breakwall and five star marina to be
built. Local surfing legend Kim "The Fly" Bradley is credited
with successfully lobbying against this plan, and saving
Balangan as a surf spot. Hats off to Kim. Balangan is the last
of the major left hand reef breaks on the Bukit. On it's day, it
is an epic big wave spot with shifting peaks giving way to
300mtr smokers. On smaller days, Balangan offers a few
different peaks, and is best on a mid to low tide when they
can connect and form a long, racy, wall. To get to Balangan
used to be a one-hour bumpy ride through farm fields and
orange groves. These days there has been a major
development project and accessing Balangan resembles more
a trip to the moon than the quiet farming village of just a few
years ago. The beach at Balangan is still beautiful and the
vibe down there is more sleepy and less crowded than other
surfing beaches on the Bukit.
Best Tide:
Low-Mid
To get to Balangan: Coming from Kuta, go to the Bypass

road and head towards Nusa Dua. A few kilometer's down
the road you will arrive at a turn off with a sign for Uluwatu.
Follow this road through the twists, and up the hill to the top
of the Bukit Penninsula. Continue on this road through the
four way intersection until you reach a huge development
project.. Pecatu Indah. You will see two amazing statues on
your right. Follow this road to the bottom and look for the
Best Season:
May-Sept

S, SW, W
Best Size:
4-12ft
Best Wind:
SE Tradewinds are offshore, Glassy
Perfect-O-Meter:
3 - 8 . (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Sharp, Shallow, Reef
Ability Level:
Intermediate -Expert.
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'4" swallowtail, 8'6" Gun
Access:
Crowd Factor:
Balangan is generally not a crowded
spot.

signs for Balangan.
More Balangan Travel Info:
Local Vibe:
Good. There is usually a good, friendly
vibe at Balangan. As with anywhere in
Indonesia, never fight with the locals.
Never fight with any other surfers.
Fighting is simply not tolerated and
you will be asked to leave and not
return.
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Balangan is a clean place to surf. (1=clean; 10=turds in th
Shark Danger:
4. Though there are occasional reports
of a large Tiger shark being sighted by
visiting surfers, Balangan is not known
as a sharky spot. (1=none; 10=bring
an iron cage)
Dreamland
Description
It's easy to see how Dreamland got it's name. So many surfers
from all over the world dream of coming to Bali only to arrive
here and realize that the waves they were envisioning
themselves surfing such as Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Bingin,
etc. are super heavy and the reef is sharp as heck. For these
surfers, the relatively mellow beach breaks and rolling reef
down the road from Bingin is definitely a Dreamland. These
days, Dreamland has become a small town on the beach.
There're plenty of cafes, beach umbrellas, surfboard rentals,
local surfers, and tourists from all over the world.
During a small to mid sized swell, Dreamland will break as a
disorganized, rolling, outer beachbreak from mid to low tide.
This is perfect for beginner to intermediate surfers, and it is
common to see a crowd of longboarders and bodyboarders
out there. On lower tides, there is a reform section on the
inside of this beachbreak that can be fun for shortboarding,
bodyboarding or bodysurfing. To the right of this beachbreak
there are a series of rocks and clumps of reef that break in a
semi-organized peak of lefts and rights. On smaller days
these waves are nothing special, however, Dreamland is a
swell magnet, and if there is a big swell running, and a low
tide, the outer reefs at Dreamland can transform into some
really good barreling A frames. Definitely worth a look under
the right conditions.
To get to Dreamland: Coming from Kuta, go to the Bypass
Best Tide:
Low
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-8ft
Best Wind:
SE Tradewinds are offshore, Glassy
Perfect-O-Meter:
1-8 - Often a shapeless group of
waves, Dreamland has it's moments
when it can be epic. Big swell and low
tide are your best bets for the elusive
Dreamland barrels (1=Lake Erie;
10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Sand, Sand with Reef, Reef
Ability Level:
Beginner-Expert.
Bring Your:
Longboard, Bodyboard, 5'8" Fish, 7'0"
Gun
Best Season:
May-Sept

four way intersection until you reach a huge development
project. Pecatu Indah. You will see two amazing statues on
your right. Follow this road to the bottom and look for the
signs for Dreamland.
More Dreamland Travel Info:
Access:
Crowd Factor:
Medium.
Local Vibe:
Good
Bicep Burn:
Easy (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Clean (1=clean; 10=turds in the
lineup)
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
reef cuts and beginners
Bingin
Description
Once a sleepy little beach with a handful of warungs, Bingin
has changed a lot in the last few years. Nowadays, there is a
full on beach community at Bingin with one hundred
different places to stay. Even with all of this development,
Bingin has maintained it's charm and is a great place to go
and spend a few days.
For surfers, Bingin is all about perfect barrels. This wave at
the end of the Impossibles' reef loves a four-foot swell and
a mid-low tide. When it's on, every wave of every set will
have a clean, open, perfect, barrel. If you want to get a
barrel, this is the place where it's almost guaranteed.
However, you will not be the only one in the water seeking
this experience. Bingin can be a very crowded place to surf.
A small take off spot, a community of visiting surfers, and
red-hot locals that know every twist of the reef, can make it
difficult to actually catch one of these perfect barrels.
Another aspect of Bingin that visiting surfers should be
aware of is the end section "stop signs" No other piece of
reef in Indonesia has collected more skin from surfers than
this clump of raised coral. It's important for surfers to
understand that Bingin is not a long wave. Drop in, get
barrelled, pull out. Going for that extra turn will usually leave
the unsuspecting surfer high and dry with an afternoon trip
to the local clinic for stitches.
To get to Bingin: Coming from Kuta, go to the Bypass road
Best Tide:
Low - Mid depending on swell
direction and size.
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-7ft
Best Wind:
E
Perfect-O-Meter:
6-10 - Bingin is a consistently perfect
barreling wave. (1=Lake Erie;
10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Very Shallow, Sharp, Coral Reef.
Ability Level:
Intermediate-Expert. Bingin can be a
fun place to surf for intermediate
surfers when it is high tide and smaller.
When Bingin is on, it's a Barrel and is
better suited to advanced surfers. The
End Section of Bingin is called Stop
Signs.
Bring Your:
6'0"-7'0"Rounded Pin
Best Season:

and head towards Nusa Dua. A few kilometer's down the
road you will arrive at a turn off with a sign for Uluwatu.
Follow this road through the twists, and up the hill to the
top of the Bukit Penninsula. Continue on this road through
the four-way intersection until you reach a turn off onto Jln.
Melasti and see signs for Padang Padang Beach. Follow this
road until you pass the Jiwa Juice Internet Caf on your left
(Stop in for fresh bread and delicious home baked sweets) A
few hundred meters down the road you will see an all white,
dirt road, with a lot of sign for Bingin and accomodations.
Follow this road and park in the designated parking area.
More Bingin Travel Info:
May-Sept
Access:
Crowd Factor:
Heavy. There is a crew of local rippers
from Bingin. They know the wave
inside and out and can get any wave
they want. However, they are a bunch
of nice guys and they will share with
visiting surfers.
Local Vibe:
Considering the usual crowd and the
small take off zone, the vibe at Bingin
is generally good. Drop ins are
particularly dangerous here and can be
a source of injury and argument. As
with anywhere in Indonesia, never fight
with the locals. Never fight with any
other surfers.
Bicep Burn:
2 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Clean (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
The exposed reef at "Stop Signs" send
people to get stitched up all the time
Impossibles
Description
Impossibles can be one of the most photogenic waves on the
planet. From up on the cliff or over in the Bingin warungs,
sets rolling through Impossibles have the appearance of
being some of the best waves on earth. This is usually a
deception. 90% of the time, Impossibles is a sectioning,
frustrating, impossible wave.. However, when everything
comes together, Impossibles can be flawless.. And lucky
surfers will experience epic, 400mtr, ultrafast, perfection.
Impossibles is a difficult wave to predict. There does not
seem to be any set rule for which swell directions, tides,
swell periods or swell sizes will work best. Due to length of
the reef and it's relatively consistent angle to the coast, there
is a very small degree window for the swell to peel off
perfectly rather than in big chunks of sections. There are two
main take off points at Impossibles, the top section and the
bottom section. Generally the top section works better when
it is smaller, and the bottom section will transform with a
huge swell and a low tide. All in all, Impossibles can be a
good option for surfers who are not quite ready for the
heaviness of Uluwatu or Padang Padang. However, on the big
days, Impossibles picks up a lot of swell, and surfers should
take care to know how to get in with or without a board
before they enter the water. Unfortunately one surfer
drowned here during a huge swell this year.
To get to Impossibles: Coming from Kuta, go to the Bypass
Best Tide:
Low - Mid depending on swell
direction and size.
S, SW
Best Size:
4-12ft
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
Shallow, Sharp, Coral Reef.
Ability Level:
Intermediate- Advanced
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'4"Swallowtail, 8'6" Gun
Best Season:
May-Sept
Access:
Easy
Crowd Factor:
Medium

four way intersection until you reach a turn off onto Jln.
Melasti and see signs for Padang Padang Beach. Follow this
road to the bottom of the hill where you will find a bridge
and parking area overlooking Padang Padang Beach.
Impossibles can be accessed from either Padang Padang
Beach or Bingin.
More Impossibles Travel Info:
Local Vibe:
The vibe at Impossibles is generally
fun and friendly with surfers hooting
each other into waves. As with
anywhere in Indonesia, never fight with
the locals. Never fight with any other
surfers. Fighting is simply not
tolerated and you will be asked to
leave and not return.
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
lineup)
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
unpredictable with sharp reef
Padang Padang
Description
When it's on, Padang Padang is a beast. It is truly "The
Balinese Pipeline".
Best Tide:
Low - Mid high depending on swell
direction and size
Once they started surfing Uluwatu, it didn't take too long for
surfers to find their way down to Padang Padang, and for
years this was a secret spot for a few travelers and expats
that would seemingly get washed down the reef at Uluwatu
only to return walking up the reef or through the farm fields
hours later with sunburns and crazed looks in their eyes.

S, SW, W
Nowadays, Padang Padang is no secret. Internet swell

forecasting and surf reporting can pinpoint "Padang days,"
and professional surfers literally fly in from all over the world
to surf Padang at it's best. On the biggest days of the year,
huge swells march down the reef from Uluwatu forming
some of the biggest and heaviest barrels anywhere in
Indonesia when they hit the Padang reef. It's one of surfing's
spectacles. Sometimes hundreds of people line the cliff and
beach to watch the surfers disappear in and out of tubes only
feet away from ultra sharp coral. A good day at Padang
Padang means that some surfers will get the barrels of their
lives, some will break boards, and some will require stitches
or worse.
Though Padang Padang breaks relatively frequently during
the season, Classic Padang, is rare. For it all to come
together, a strong, long period SW swell, mid tides, and light
Best Size:
8-20'
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
9 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Shallow, Sharp, Coral Reef.
Ability Level:
Expert - Professional
Bring Your:
6'0"-7'0"Rounded Pin
Best Season:
May-Sept
Access:
Easy
Crowd Factor:
Heavy

offshores are required. Even with all of the elements in place,
sometimes Padang Padang can pinch, or mutate halfway
through the barrel. Not good when you consider that a
wipeout in these conditions is very serious and means almost
certain injury, broken boards, or both. When Padang Padang
is classic, surfers can expect deep, dry, heavy, big tubes.
When surfing Padang Padang it is important to understand
the tides. During the lower tides of the month, Padang
Padang can become absurdly dangerous as the end section
breaks below sea level and directly in front of exposed,
jagged, reef. This wave is truly for experts and professionals
only. Even professional surfers find Padang's twisting barrel a
challenge to negotiate, and most wipeouts mean a trip to a
very unforgiving reef.
Local Vibe:
They're out there
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
clean (1=clean; 10=turds in the
lineup)
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
everything about Padang Padang is
difficult

More Padang Padang Travel Info:
Uluwatu, Bali
Description
In the 70s, the film Morning of the Earth put Uluwatu on
the international surf map. Surfers around the world saw
that first ride of young Steve Cooney at what is now known
as Outside Corner, and packed their bags and set out to
find Uluwatu.
These days, a lot has changed around the Uluwatu area.
Roads, electricity, places to stay, and substantial
development have changed the look of the area drastically,
but the waves are still as good as ever.
Uluwatu is actually a series of breaks on the southwest tip
of the Bukit Peninsula. These include The Racetrack, The
Peak, Temples, Outside Corner, and The Bombie. With all of
these breaks to choose from, Uluwatu is an
ultra-consistent spot. Depending on the tide and swell size
any of these breaks will usually be firing at one point
during the day. Generally, due to the access through the
cave and the strong currents, the best possible conditions
for larger swells are very low tides. Smaller and medium
swells work well on all tides.
During smaller swells, look for barrels and peaky surf on
the higher tides at The Peak. On lower tides, The Racetrack
can provide an ultra-fast reef grinder with a big barrel at
the end. Those who choose to cut back often miss the end
section hence the name, The Racetrack. When surfing The
Best Tide:
Low - High
S, SW, W
Best Size:
2-20ft
Best Wind:
S, SE, E, NE, and N winds.
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
Shallow, Sharp, Coral Reef
Ability Level:
Intermediate-Professional
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'3"Rounded Pin, 7'0 Pin, and
8'6"Gun
Best Season:
May-Sept
Access:
Uluwatu is pretty simple to get to. There
is a major road accessing the top of the
break coming from either the Temple, or
Padang Padang Beach. Parking is
available for a fee of 1,000rp ($0.10).

Racetrack it is important to know the tides. On a middle
tide, most advanced surfers will be able to negotiate the
end section barrel with success. Once the tide drops, and
especially on the lower tides of the month, The Racetrack
end section is a twisting, multi section barrel, a very
dangerous place and is surely for experts and professionals
only.
When the Largest swells of the year hit Bali, Uluwatu
transforms into a true Big wave surfing venue. The Peak,
Racetrack, and Temples, are all under whitewater, and
Uluwatu's outer reefs The Bombie and Outside Corner come
alive. These breaks will handle any size, and it's not
uncommon to see perfect fifteen-foot surf at these spots.
Big boards and strong leashes are a necessity, and surfers
paddling out into these conditions should know exactly
how they are going to return to the beach, with or without
a surfboard.
Crowd Factor:
None-Heavy
Local Vibe:
There are Locals at Uluwatu, both
Balinese, and expat surfers. If you
respect the locals and other surfers,
there will be no problems at Uluwatu
and it is generally a very friendly place
to surf. As with anywhere in Indonesia,
never fight with the locals. Never fight
with any other surfers.
Bicep Burn:
6 - 1 0 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
shallow reef
More Uluwatu, Bali Travel Info:

Nyang Nyang
Description
Though not a fantastic wave by Indonesia standards, Nyang
Nyang is probably the most beautiful surf spot on the island
and can provide for a nice alternative from the usual warung
experience. The view from the top of the cliff is spectacular
and the beach below is inviting. However, there are 600
steps between the top of the cliff and that beach. 600 steep
steps down, and up. This is a great place for a workout, but
not the place to run down for a quick surf. There are
actually a few waves at Nyang Nyang. The place people surf
the most is to the right of the beach at the entrance to a
channel. This place is best with a high tide and small swell,
and when it all comes together, the wave can be a short but
fun, punchy, righthander. On larger swells, and lower tides,
another righthander forms up to the north of the beach and
can be seen clearly from the top of the cliff. This wave is
usually much bigger than it looks, and a shifting peak means
that only half of the waves are makeable. Even so, it's an
impressive place to surf for the scenery alone. There are
rarely other surfers in the water here, and there can be
strong currents. Nyang Nyang faces due south and the
power of the Indian Ocean is undilluted. Give this place
some respect.
Best Tide:
High
To get to Nyang Nyang: Coming from Kuta, follow Jln

Uluwatu towards Uluwatu Temple. About mile before the
Temple, on your left you will see a small school. Just after
this there is a dirt road with a sign for Nyang Nyang surfing
Crowd Factor:
low

S, SW, W
Best Size:
2-4ft
Best Wind:
W, NW are offshore, Glassy mornings
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
Ability Level:
Intermediate-Expert
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'4" swallowtail, 7'0" gun
Best Season:
Oct-April
Access:
Easy, minus the 600 steps each way
Local Vibe:
Good

beach.
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
More Nyang Nyang Travel Info:

Poo Patrol:
1 Nyang Nyang is a clean place to surf. (1=clean; 10=turds
Shark Danger:
8 Caution (1=none; 10=bring an iron
cage)
Hazards:
shallow reef and shifty conditions
Green Ball
Description
Years ago, Green Bowls was a true secret spot at the end of
a little known road. A few expats living in the area would
surf this wave alone for most of the rainy season. In the mid
90's, then President Suharto, built his own resort right on
top of Green Bowls including an elevator to the beach. Since
then, both President Suharto, and the resort have gone
defunct, and Green Bowls is back to how it used to be with
the exception of a closed down resort and a broken down
elevator.
Green Bowls is a lesser-known spot that is often mediocre.
It requires a medium sized swell and a mid-high tide to be
at it's best, and even this is usually not at all epic by
Indonesia standards. Some days there is also a left-hander
breaking on the other side of the reef. There can be a
viciously strong current flowing through this channel and on
bigger days, it's best to err on the side of caution if you are
questioning whether or not to go out. A broken leash or
board means that the surfer will be sucked out to sea. In
this situation it is important for the swimmer to recognize
that they will need to swim sideways to the current rather
than into it, and return to shore on either side of the channel.
To get to Green Bowls:
Coming from Kuta, follow the road towards Uluwatu Temple.
At the top of the major hill, you will come to a four-way
intersection. Make a left and follow this to the end of the
Best Tide:
Mid
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-8ft
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
Ability Level:
Intermediate-Expert.
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'4" swallowtail
Best Season:
Oct-April
Access:
the cliff and costs 1,000rp ($0.10). But
there are a gazillion stairs.
Crowd Factor:
Low. Green Bowls lack of consistency,
mediocre wave quality, and 600 steps,

road. When you arrive at the entrance to the now defunct
Bali Cliff Resort, you will see a side road to the left and a
sign for Green Bowls.
seem to limit the crowd.
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
More Green Ball Travel Info:

Local Vibe:
Good
Poo Patrol:
1 Green Bowls is a clean place to surf. (1=clean; 10=turds
Shark Danger:
8 Caution (1=none; 10=bring an iron
cage)
Hazards:
shallow reef, currents, sharks
Nusa Dua
Description
Nusa Dua is the rainy season bread and butter equivalent to
Uluwatu. There's always a wave, and often it's big. Nusa Dua
is a swell magnet and sometimes it's too big, in fact Nusa
Dua is known to have the biggest rideable surf in Bali, and
much of Indonesia. These days, local fishermen offer surfers
a lift out to the break for 5,000rp ($0.50). It's a great deal
considering how far out the break is, and allows for many
people to get out there that would otherwise think twice.
Nusa Dua can be a beast of a wave. The wicked current and
rogue set waves can wash a surfer down the entire reef
before he or she even gets a wave. Nusa Dua is known for big
waves, and on its day, giant Nusa is a difficult playing field
and only a few local chargers are out there. Visiting surfers
should use extreme caution when looking out at what
appears to be six-to-eight-foot fun waves with nobody out.
The distance of the reef from the beach can be deceiving,
and often a surfer will be looking at twelve-to-fifteen-foot
dangerous conditions. If in doubt, count how long it takes for
the lip of the wave to reach the bottom. In any case, Nusa
Dua can be a great wave and is usually a good place to ride a
bigger board.
Another nice thing about Nusa Dua is the beach. This is a
great place to bring the family. Come on down to Tim and
Putu's Nusa Dua Beach Bar and Grill and there will be good
food, fun tidal pools for the kids, and mom or dad can go out
and get a few waves.
Best Tide:
Low - Mid
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-15ft
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
Ability Level:
Intermediate-Expert
Bring Your:
Best Season:
Oct-April
Access:
Hire a boat to take you to the lineup
Crowd Factor:
Medium
Local Vibe:
Good.

More Nusa Dua Travel Info:
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
big, heavy waves, strong current and
reef cuts
Sri Lanka
Description
When Nusa Dua is huge and dangerous, it's worth a look at
Sri Lanka. This wave is directly in front of the Club Med
Resort. Often Sri Lanka is inconsistent and imperfect,
sectioning, and offering only a fat end section. However,
when it all comes together, this can be one of the best
barrels anywhere. When it's on, Sri Lanka is a very
challenging wave to surf, particularly on your backside. To
make the wave, you need to drop in behind the peak and
immediately enter a dredging barrel section. To misjudge
this barrel section usually means a trip to a sharp and
shallow reef. There's a local crew that is usually on it the
minute Sri Lanka starts to work. These guys know the wave
inside and out and it can be quite difficult for a visiting
surfer to get a set wave.
More Sri Lanka Travel Info:
Best Tide:
Low - Mid
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-8ft
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
Ability Level:
Intermediate-Expert
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'4" swallowtail, 6'6"
Rounded Pin
Best Season:
Oct-April
Access:
Easy
Crowd Factor:
Heavy
Local Vibe:

Sri Lanka is generally a good vibe, fun
place to surf. As with anywhere in
Indonesia, never fight with the locals.
Never fight with any other surfers.
Fighting is simply not tolerated and you
will be asked to leave and not return.
Bicep Burn:
3 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
shallow, sharp, unpredictable sections
Serangan
Description
Serangan has quite a history. A few years back, Serangan was
a peaceful, secluded island, home of one of the most
important temples on the island, and accessible only by boat.
There was a huge lagoon of shallow water and seaweed
farming and way on the outside there were some reef breaks.
These breaks were only accessible by boat and this was an
ultra secret hideaway of a few expat surfers who would
regularly surf the spot by zodiac. In the mid 90s,
then-president Suharto's son, initiated a giant development
project to turn Serangan into a resort complex. Enormous
dredgers were brought in and operated for years. The
dredging, combined with a giant landfill project turned
Serangan into a peninsula and filled in the lagoon. After this,
the project went defunct.
Today driving out to Serangan is almost surreal. It's like a trip
to the moon, and resembles a giant salt flat. At the end of
the road are a few warungs, and a beautiful beach, what's
left of the lagoon and waves. Good waves. Serangan is a
great rainy season surf spot. There's almost always good
rideable surf, there's several different peaks, and it breaks on
almost any tide. For the most part Serangan is a group of hot
dog waves almost resembling a beach break. However,
during a huge swell Serangan transforms into a big, bowling,
barreling right-hander.
Best Tide:
Low - Mid
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-10ft
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
Ability Level:
Intermediate -Advanced
Bring Your:
Best Season:
Oct-April
Access:
Parking is available on the beach.
Crowd Factor:
Med
Local Vibe:
Good

More Serangan Travel Info:
Bicep Burn:
Beach)
Poo Patrol:
lineup)
Shark Danger:
Hyatt Reef
Description
In the Sanur area of East Bali, there are a few reefs, which
can be seen from the beach. Just south of Sanur, way out
at sea, surfers can catch a glimpse of what appears to be a
long, spinning, right-hander peeling along a huge stretch
of reef. This is Hyatt Reef. Many days, distance is a friend
to this wave, and on closer inspection, what will be
revealed is an imperfect, ultra shallow, cluster of sections.
However, with a solid swell, and a higher tide, Hyatt Reef
can be as good as it looks. There are two main sections to
this wave. The outside peak is a shifty, gnarly, beast that
can offer up square, perfect barrels just as easily as splat
the unsuspecting surfer onto the reef. The inside peak is a
more consistent, groomed right-hander that allows
maneuvers and sets up for a bowling barrel section. Hyatt
Reef can get big, and when it is, it's a heavy place. Another
thing worth mentioning about Hyatt Reef is that it's way
out at sea, and as such, can be easily wind affected. Best
bet is early mornings or glassy days.
To get to Hyatt Reef:
Coming from Kuta, follow the main bypass towards Sanur.
Just after the turn off for Pantai Shindu. Follow this road Jln
Danau Tamblingan until you see the Bagus Drugstore.
Turn left here and you will arrive at the beach.
Best Tide:
Mid-High
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-6ft
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
3-9 - When it's on this wave looks like a
dream. It's very long and with bowling
barrel sections. (1=Lake Erie;
10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Ultra Sharp, Ultra Shallow, Reef
Ability Level:
Intermediate-Professional. Smaller days
with higher tides Hyatt Reef can be fun
for intermediate surfers. When it's big,
it's expert and professional surfers only.
Bring Your:
Best Season:
Oct-April
Access:

More Hyatt Reef Travel Info:
Easy. Parking is available on road in front

of the beach.
Crowd Factor:
Low. Hyatt Reef is not usually too
crowded.
Local Vibe:
Good-They're out there
Bicep Burn:
8 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
ultra sharp, ultra shallow reef
Sanur
Description
Sanur is a mythical wave in Bali. Surfers living here all have
a tale of surfing, seeing, or hearing about the most perfect
wave on the island. And, as with most mythical waves,
Sanur is difficult to see in this state of perfection. Like its
dry season cousin Padang Padang, Sanur requires a huge
swell to be hitting the coast. If Nusa Dua is over ten feet,
then there's a chance that Sanur could be firing, however, a
long drive often ends in disappointment when Sanur is only
three feet and slightly onshore. When the swell is hitting
Sanur at six feet or more, and the wind is offshore or
glassy, and the tide is mid low-high, Sanur can be a
world-class wave, as good as anywhere - a long, bowling
wave with multiple barrel sections over ultra-sharp living
coral. These days become legend.
There are two cautions that need mentioning here. One is
the reef. It is important for surfers to be aware of the tides.
As the tide gets lower at Sanur the end section goes from
dangerous but makeable to an almost sure trip for stitches
at the local medical clinic. Surfers should know the tides,
and when it gets real low, it's better to call it a day. The
other thing is, unfortunately, localism. Of all of the waves
in Bali, Sanur is the one wave that can have bad localism.
This is mainly from one group of surfers who seem to
come out into the line up with a chip on their shoulder, and
it will be obvious if they are present. Visiting surfers
should take care, and if things get heated, it is best to leave
Best Tide:
Mid-High
South, SW
Best Size:
3-10ft
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
Bottom:
Ultra Sharp, Ultra Shallow, Reef
Ability Level:
Intermediate-Professional
Bring Your:
Best Season:
Oct-April
Access:
Parking is available on road in front of
the beach.
Crowd Factor:
Heavy. When it's on, Sanur gets crowded
with very good surfers.

it for another day or another place.
Local Vibe:
Caution
Bicep Burn:
Easy (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean
Beach)
More Sanur Travel Info:

Poo Patrol:
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
At low tide, you're almost guaranteed to
hit the reef.
Keramas
Description
Once an ultra-secret hideaway of tightlipped Sanur expats,
in the past few years, no other spot has received more media
attention than Keramas. Whether it's Andy Irons dropping in
out of a Helicopter, or any of dozens of international
professional surfers adding a section to the latest surf
movie, Keramas is no secret anymore. The good news is that
Keramas does live up to its' hype. It's an excellent reefbreak
in a classic black sand beach and rice field setting, and.. In a
land of perfect lefts, it's one of a few perfect rights.
Keramas seems to have a wind of its own and is often
different than the prevailing winds at other spots..
Unfortunately Keramas' wind of it's own is often onshore. As
such, Keramas is a spot for true Dawn Patrol surfing. First
light. After 7am, chances are that wind is going to begin to
affect the barrels.
Keramas is a fun righthander for hot dog surfing when it is
smaller. In the past few years, surfers have been pushing the
limits of what is considered too big to surf at Keramas. Even
on the biggest days of the year, some local and international
chargers have been paddling out there. While some are
returning with stories, film, and photos of glory, others are
being treated for broken bones, deep reef cuts, and near
drownings. Keramas is a heavy wave when it is big, the reef
is shallow and sharp, the currents in the end section can be
fierce, and it can be difficult to exit the water. Surfers should
Best Tide:
Mid-High
S, SW, W
Best Size:
3-10ft
Best Wind:
Perfect-O-Meter:
8-10 - When it's on, this wave is
Awesome! (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys
Bay)
Bottom:
Ability Level:
Smaller days with higher tides Keramas
can be fun for intermediate surfers.
When it's real big, it's expert and
professional surfers only.
Bring Your:
5'8" Fish, 6'4" swallowtail, 6'6"
rounded pin, 7'4" Gun
Best Season:
Oct-April
Access:

use extreme caution when considering paddling out in Huge
surf at Keramas.
To get to Keramas: Follow the signs to Gianyar and turn off
onto the new bypass that runs along the black sand coast. A
few miles down the road there will be a sign on your right.
Park at the warung and walk down the black-sand beach.
Unless you want your feet to melt, bring sandals.
More Keramas Travel Info:
Easy. Parking is available on road in

front of the beach.
Crowd Factor:
Heavy. Keramas is crowded. Even early
in the morning, it's crowded.
Local Vibe:
Generally the vibe is good.
Bicep Burn:
3-10 Keramas is a relatively easy
paddle... when it's small... ( 1 = 1 f t
Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)
Poo Patrol:
Keramas is clean. (1=clean; 10=turds
in the lineup)
Shark Danger:
Hazards:
mega shallow, sharp reef
Bali Forecast
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7-DAY LOLA OFFSHORE SWELL & REGIONAL SURF HEIGHTS

WED 09/24
THU 09/25
FRI 09/26
SAT 09/27
SUN 09/28
MON 09/29
TUE 09/30
Surf:
Surf:
Surf:
Surf:
Surf:
Surf:
Surf:
10-13ft
9-11ft
9-13ft
11-16ft
9-13ft
7-10ft
10-14ft
Swell:
10ft at 14s
from
SSW/208
1.9ft at 4s
from ESE/104
Swell:
9ft at 14s
from
SSW/208
Swell:
5ft at 20s
from
SSW/207
5ft at 12s
from SW/211
3.7ft at 15s
from SW/211
Swell:
9ft at 18s
from SW/211
1.8ft at 6s
from SE/149
0.7ft at 5s
from SE/149
Swell:
8ft at 15s
from SW/214
1.7ft at 6s
from SE/146
0.7ft at 5s
from SE/146
Swell:
7ft at 14s
from SW/215
2ft at 4s
from SE/138
0.7ft at 6s
from SE/138
Swell:
10ft at 14s
from SW/214
2ft at 4s
from ESE/128
1.3ft at 6s
from ESE/128
OFFSHORE SWELL FORECAST LOCATION

The location for Surfline's LOLA 7-Day Swell Model for this region
is displayed on this map. LOLA will analyze all of the various wave
and swell energy merging at this offshore location and will then
identify each separate swell with its specific direction, height, and
swell period. Only then can we accurately forecast the surf. LOLA
will then calculate the surf heights from each swell, and will
display the surf height of the single dominant swell at the top.
This surf height will be a good representation of the typical surf
heights throughout this region over the next 7 days. There will
always be surf spots with smaller surf due to less exposure to the
dominant swell, and other surf spots with larger surf due to
greater exposure to the dominant swell. Local underwater
bathymetry may also play a strong role in affecting surf heights
throughout the region. Most important is to know what swells and
potential surf is running so surfers can use their local knowledge
and to explore to find the best surf in a region.
Bali Travel Info

Rovercam
Medewi
Balian
Canggu
Kuta
Kuta Beach
Kuta Reef
Airport Rights
Balangan
Dreamland
Bingin
Impossibles
Padang Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Nyang Nyang
Green Ball
Nusa Dua

Sri Lanka
Serangan
Hyatt Reef
Sanur
Keramas
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calculated surf heights, swell directions and periods, and wind information over the next three days.

4-Day Nearshore model - Surfline's unique local wave model that calculates the nearshore wave
heights everywhere along the coast after the interaction of the incoming swell with the ocean floor,
local points of land, and offshore islands. Depending on the swell direction, period, and local
bathymetry, wave heights can have huge local variations along the coast.
7-Day LOLA Dashboard - Surfline's regional LOLA swell model forecast that displays very detailed
information about the surf heights and every independent swell due to arrive in the specific region over
the next 7 days, as well as the local winds, tides, and weather. This 7-Day forecast will be the most
up-to-date product in some areas where we may not have a Surfline forecast.
14-Day LOLA Forecast - Surfline's "forward looking" LOLA product that uses current and extended
prognosis data to compile a virtual forecast for a specific region that extends out 14 days. This
information is often based on forecasted wind information in a future storm, which may not have even
happened at the time of the forecast and is a great tool to follow and plan your calendar around future
swells.
WANT TO BE ALERTED WHEN SURF AND CONDITIONS ARE FORECASTED TO MEET YOUR SET
CRITERIA FOR YOUR FAVORITE BREAK?
Custom Surf Alerts - Set up your own Surf Alertr for any of the thousands of surf spots throughout the
world on Surfline. Users can develop their own custom criteria for LOLA forecasted surf and swell
heights, swell directions, periods, wind speed and directions, etc. Set it up to email or text you daily or
up to 5 days in advance when your criteria is met.
WANT ADVANCED FORECASTING TOOLS TO FIND MORE INFORMATION OR TO CREATE YOUR OWN
FORECASTS?
LOLA Real-Time Buoys - A unique buoy analysis software that monitors the real-time data from
NOAA, CDIP, and other buoys. This product offers a higher resolution look inside of the typical
significant wave height (SWH) report and analyzes all of the separate swells at the buoy location, into
independent swell heights, directions, and swell periods. This is a Surfline proprietary product that is
mandatory when using the buoys to accurately forecast the amount of swell that will reach the coast.
Other buoy products typically only report a single significant wave height (SWH) at the buoy so we can't
see all the different swells. A regional buoy summary with all of the swell breakdowns for each buoy is
also available.
LOLA Virtual Buoys - Virtual Buoys (not real buoys) in 25,000 fixed coastal locations around the world
using the LOLA Global Swell Model offering a detailed 7-Day surf, swell, and wind forecast for that
location. Many other additional products are linked to each Virtual Buoy location like swell tracking
charts, weather and wind information, water temperatures, and much more.
Custom Forecasts (Global Swell Tracker) - Using a Google Map interface a user can click on any point
on Earth to develop a detailed 7-Day surf, swell, and wind forecast for that location. All of the
additional Virtual Buoy products above will also be available for your custom location. A great tool for
your secret out of the way locations.
LOLA Surfline Charts - These are swell tracking charts for specific local regions around the world that
monitor storm and swell activity aimed for that specific location. These charts are an advanced
forecasting product that many surfers like to use to formulate their own personal swell calculations to
compare with the other forecasting products.
HurricaneTrak - The ultimate hurricane tracking tool for surfers using the power of LOLA within a
Google map interface. You can zoom in and out of storms, display various layers of forecast
information, and use rulers to see precisely where the storm is going and when the waves will arrive.
Remember a great swell from a past hurricane? HurricaneTrak archives also allow users to compare
hurricane tracks all the way back to the 1800's!
A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORECASTS, MODELS, AND SMOOTHIES
Models are similar to blenders. If we want to make a smoothie, we add all kinds of fruit, juice, and

other great things into the blender to create our smoothie. If we add something that is rotten, we'll get
a rotten smoothie. The same goes for models. Bad data in, bad data out, and we'll get a rotten forecast.
As we know, wave generation is entirely dependent on the winds, and calculating the exact wind
velocities, directions, and durations everywhere across the ocean is still an advancing science.
Sometimes the wind data is wrong, and if we always had perfect winds the models would probably
never miss a forecast.
One advantage of surf forecasting versus other types of forecasting is the final result will always be the
true measure of a forecast's accuracy. The final swell size, direction, and swell period will all be clues to
backtrack and confirm how accurate the original storm wind data was that was entered into the model.
This method of validation allows us to tweak our LOLA models for better accuracy going forward. Also
using real-time data from satellites and buoys, we can adjust the LOLA models on the fly to correct the
forecasts immediately and long before the swell arrives.
But models can still be wrong from time to time, or they can produce conflicting information between
models. And sometimes there are simply things that we as forecasters can see in the charts or other
data that can't be clearly expressed in a model. As a result, the Surfline Forecast should always be
viewed as the final word because it takes into account all of the variables, including the times when the
models may be spitting out something that looks a little rotten.
MORE INFORMATION
For more info about waves, swell and wind, check out our SURFOLOGY 101 section online.
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Whether you're heading here for the first time on a trip or are a longtime local, below you'll find some
other useful Surfline content on this surf zone. We're always stoked when users upload regional photos
and videos -- and you're also encouraged to submit a Tripwire from the road or when you make it
back home.
Surfline Etiquette: The Bill Of Lefts And Rights

10 Rules to Travel and Surf By
1. Pick the right surfing spots for your ability and attitude. We need to be honest with ourselves about
our ability, and our intentions.
2. Don't drop in on or snake your fellow surfer. In other words, do not catch a wave once another surfer
has caught it by being in a deeper or more effective position at takeoff than you.
3. When paddling out to or within a break, it's your responsibility to stay out of the way of riders on
waves. Once a rider has selected and caught a wave, all other surfers should do their best not to
interfere with his or her enjoyment of the wave.
4. Learn to take turns. We all want it for ourselves. But we're not alone, which means sharing the
wave-catching opportunities. Give someone a wave and help to create a positive vibe in the lineup.
5. In any surf session, respect the pre-existing vibe in the lineup. This holds true no matter your status,
equipment or ability level. Take your time and let a few waves go by to ease into the rotation and the
mindset of the other surfers.
6. Always aid another surfer in trouble. But don't put yourself in a situation over your head. Two surfers
in need of help are in much worse a state than one.
7. When traveling, always respect the local surfers and their rights and customs, without forfeiting your
own right to a wave. Take your time. Avoid traveling in large numbers and try to time your sessions
when the crowd may lighten up. Let the locals set the pace.
8. Do not use your surfing advantages to abuse fellow surfers. This includes advantages such as
surfboard length, surfing fitness and skill, local knowledge and authority, and (lamest of all) physical
aggression and strength.
9. At all times be responsible for your equipment and respectful of others'. A surfboard can be very
dangerous to its owner and other surfers, so take care anytime you bail your board.
10. Relax and enjoy your surfing and that of your fellow surfer. The presence of others in the water is
an ongoing fact of life in lineups worldwide. Accepting this is the key to a healthy, flexible attitude in
the water. More than anything else, crowd tensions in the surf can be eased by our individual ability to
flow through situations and react positively when it's needed. Above all else, smile...
For the complete Bill of Rights and Lefts, go to surfline.com/surfology

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